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Auatuga County Jail still vacant due to black mold

Nearly half a year later, inmates are still not being housed at the Auatuga County Jail as health and safety concerns involving black mold pervading the building are still being addressed.

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Autauga County voters reject property tax hike

Autauga County voters rejected a seven mill property tax increase for local education funding by a 61% to 39% margin on Tuesday.

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Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

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Multiple new juvenile arrests made in relation to recent statewide trend of threatening violence on public schools

Multiple juveniles were arrested on Friday following a bizarre trend this week of minors running afoul of law enforcement for making terroristic threats to schools across the state on social media.

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Autauga County property tax increase on the ballot in November

Autauga County residents will vote on an ad valorem tax increase designed to add an additional $7 million annually to the school district’s local funds. 

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Autauga County Sheriff talks being a good neighbor while enjoying Fourth of July fireworks shows

As citizens across the state of Alabama begin celebrating the Independence Day holiday, thousands will gather around large and small fireworks displays.

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Autauga County launches virtual school — 'Families are seeking flexible and personalized educational models'

Autauga County Schools recently announced the launch of a new online virtual school for students “desiring an alternative educational setting.”

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Autauga County Commission approves AG opinion to address ongoing issues with Prattville library

The Autauga County Commission has approved a resolution allowing the county’s legal team to submit a request to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for a legal opinion in battling controversial books in the Prattville-Autauga Public Library.  

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Autauga County Commission likely to request opinion from AG Marshall in continued Prattville library drama

The Autauga County Commission is considering receiving an opinion from Attorney General Steve Marshall regarding legal remedies in the ongoing battle over books containing sexually explicit material for minors at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.

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One suspect dead after chase, exchange of gunfire with ALEA State Trooper

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a trooper tried to pull over a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 truck on Interstate 65 around 2:26 p.m.

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Honduran man in U.S. illegally charged with raping Prattville teen — U.S. Sen. Britt: 'Biden administration is putting families & communities in every corner of Alabama at risk'

The incident reportedly occurred Saturday inside a restaurant on Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville, where the victim alleges she was forced into a bathroom stall in the woman’s bathroom and raped.

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Embattled Autauga County Superintendent Tim Tidmore steps down

Autauga County Board of Education Superintendent Tim Tidmore has announced his retirement from the position, taking the position of Assistant Superintendent effective immediately.

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Autauga County parents denied opportunity to speak at school board meeting after Prattville High, Junior High incidents

Parents and concerned citizens came to an Autauga County Board of Education meeting to have their concerns heard, only to be herded outside as the board called in an executive session.

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Large, dangerous tornado causes destruction in Selma

Homes were torn apart in Selma Thursday when a large, destructive tornado plowed through the area around Alabama 22 near Craig Field Airport. The twister then continued its path, lifting then cycling back down in Autauga County.

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MISSING PERSON: Brittany Denise Baker

The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is searching for 33-year-old Brittany Denise Baker, who has not been in contact with her family since August 13.

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Alabama 4-H centers offering summer events across the state

Alabama 4-H centers will be open and running this summer for Alabama kids to attend summer camps, day camps, and other community events.

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Body found in Prattville storage unit believed to be missing woman, 2 charged with corpse abuse

Autauga County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) charged two men with corpse abuse after finding a body in a storage unit in Prattville.

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James Hardie is adding 200 jobs at its Prattville Facility

"This significant expansion project shows the world that another world-class company is thriving in our state,” said Gov. Ivey. “This growth will solidify James Hardie’s presence in Prattville, and I know we can work together to create a bright future for the community."

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Prattville daycare workers indicted on over 40 counts involving child abuse

Three church daycare workers have been indicted on more than 40 charges involving the abuse of children ages two and younger.

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Autauga County farmer says lightning struck, killed cow during Sunday storm

An Autauga County farmer says a lightning strike killed a cow in his pasture during a storm on Sunday.